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Uber Fined $966 Million By Dutch Regulator Over Automated Driver Deactivations
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Fusion42 · 23 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Dutch Data Protection Authority fined Uber €825 million ($966 million) for unlawfully using automated systems to deactivate drivers without adequate human review, violating the European General Data Protection Regulation. The ruling highlights growing scrutiny of automated decision-making impacting gig workers and may lead to further legal and regulatory challenges for Uber in Europe.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 6 sources have reported it between 21 Aug 2026 and 23 Aug 2026.
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Your gig company can no longer cut off drivers with automated systems alone. Human review is now a regulatory must across Europe, or you face steep fines and legal risk.
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6 sources · first reported 21 Aug 2026 · latest 23 Aug 2026
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